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SK Hynix tells investors its US listing plan wins their strong backing, source says

SK Hynix told investors this week it received "tremendously positive" feedback on its proposed U.S. listing as the chipmaker benefits from strong demand for

Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers

Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter

Dell's shares surged 30% on Friday, as the PC maker's blockbuster results showed that its growing focus on AI servers was helping it

Japan banks battle to secure deposits as savers chase market highs

Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm

S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq notched further gains, as AI-fueled optimism

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism

Analysts see limited upside to Ackman's Pershing Square as they kick off coverage

Wall Street analysts started coverage of Bill Ackman's Pershing Square with mostly neutral-equivalent ratings after the quiet period ended following its recent IPO.

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks

SpaceX to allow early share resale before usual six‑month lock-up

SpaceX plans to allow a large portion of its shares to become eligible for resale before the usual six‑month restriction period post-IPO, under a

IMAX is exploring sale, WSJ reports

Cinema operator IMAX is exploring a sale and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 

Wall Street's three main indexes closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices lost ground, with some officials citing

Kontoor to sell Lee denim brand to Authentic Brands in up to $1 billion deal

Kontoor Brands said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its Lee denim brand for up to $1 billion to Authentic Brands Group, as the apparel maker streamlines its operations and focuses

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

Morgan Stanley lifts S&P 500's annual target on hopes of earnings-driven rallies

Morgan Stanley raised its annual target for the benchmark S&P 500 index on Wednesday, saying U.S. stocks have enough room to rally as companies continue to post strong earnings.

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March

Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double

Activist investor Ananym Capital Management sees room for BWX Technologies' stock to double in coming years if the defense and energy company

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

U.S. and world stocks touched new highs on Monday, as artificial intelligence fever continued to outweigh the prolonged U.S.-Iran impasse.

Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market

Early data from weight-loss pills are lifting shares in Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as investors bet that easier-to

Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand

Beyond Meat forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its once-iconic plant-based products. 

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

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Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Duolingo posted strong first-quarter results but signaled a more measured growth trajectory ahead, as the language-learning app prioritizes user engagement and

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Roblox shares on Friday plunged to their lowest levels in 18 months after the company cut its annual

Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings

Wall Street oscillated on Wednesday, as investors juggled spiking crude prices, the U.S.

Visa shares climb as profit beat, raised forecast ease Middle East jitters

Visa shares jumped 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday as the payments-processing company beat estimates for second-quarter profit and lifted expectations for

Lululemon appoints new director as proxy fight with founder looms

Lululemon Athletica is appointing an executive with significant branding and marketing experience to its board as the athletic apparel maker's

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict

European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still

L'Oreal shares rise 8% on first-quarter sales beat

Shares in L'Oreal jumped more than 8%, on track for their best day in four years, after the French cosmetics group posted first-quarter sales growth of

Devin Nunes steps down as head of Trump’s struggling media company

Devin Nunes steps down as head of Trump’s struggling media company

Boeing posts smaller-than-expected loss as recovery gains traction, shares jump

Convenience store owner Yesway raises $280 million in US IPO

Convenience store owner Yesway said on Tuesday it had raised $280 million in its U.S. initial public offering.   

Australia's Treasury Wine surges 17% on robust China demand, new regional structure

Shares of Treasury Wine Estates rose more than 16% on Wednesday, their sharpest one-day gain in over five years, after Australia's standalone winemaker reported

South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang

South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility

Companies raised the most through share sales in the first quarter since 2021, and mega-IPOs from Space

Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war

Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with strong gains in Alphabet and other heavyweights, after U.S.

Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 

A day after footwear maker Allbirds rose 582% on its plan to "pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure," social media firm Myseum was up 146% early on

Coty and Interparfums deny report of talks regarding Boss, Burberry perfume licenses

Coty on Thursday said it is not in talks to sell any of its prestige brand licenses, denying a report by luxury news site Miss Tweed that the U.S. beauty

HVAC firm Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO

Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in the biggest U.S. initial public offering so far this year.

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff

U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors

Wall Street opens higher with earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East and a raft of corporate earnings, while awaiting remarks

Eyes on Islamabad

It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies

Sodexo cuts 2026 targets as new CEO gears to tackle long-standing issues

French food caterer Sodexo slashed its annual sales and profitability targets on Friday, citing execution challenges and its management's review of contracts and

War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves

As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.

Deutsche Boerse buys $200 million stake in crypto giant Kraken

German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday that it had acquired a 200 million dollar stake in US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.